Donny, you live in a part of the world where there are lots of older, retired folks, many of which that have physical impairments and can no longer enjoy those toys. Unfortunately, many mid-size boats end up becoming derelicts when the owners pass away. They end up sitting in driveways with for sale signs the owners heirs posted on them. South Florida is loaded with both boats and motor homes in the same category. I saw huge parking areas filled with motor homes and camping trailers of all sizes, all of which were previously owned by retirees who no longer can enjoy them.

The marinas down here in Chesapeake Bay are loaded to capacity with sail and powerboats. Some actually have a waiting list for a slip. About 2/3 of those boats never seem to leave the dock - they're nothing more than a pseudo beach-front home for someone that doesn't want the expense and upkeep of an actual beach front home. Then, there are live-aboard boats, vessels that families live upon during the warmer months, and take south when fall arrives here. There will be a long string of sailboats and trawlers headed south through Chesapeake Bay this month, all headed for the Florida Keys and beyond where they'll enjoy the tropics while we're freezing our butts off. Next year, I hope to be joining that convoy south once again.

Cheers,

Gary